Canadian Conservatives unite to form new political party
Canadian history shifts as Progressive Conservative members vote 90 percent to join the Canadian Alliance, forming a united right. Alliance members approve about 96 percent, ending vote splitting with the Liberals and setting stage for a spring election. Critics warn of political reform needs and concern over democracy.
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Progressive Conservative Party
Party of Canada
John A. Macdonald
Tories
New Democrats
Reformers
Canadian Alliance
Alliance
Paul Martin
Peter McKay
David Orchard
Liberal Party of Canada
Joe Clark
Canada
Liberals
Trudeau
Mulroney
Blters
Rhinos
Greens
The Local Coffee Shop And Prairie Bonds
A Saskatoon area coffee shop scene links oldtimers hockey pals to daily provincial life. Brent Butt and colleagues toured Saskatchewan making crowds welcome in rural towns. Farmers discuss weather crops and wheat prices while sharing news and camaraderie.
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Oldtimers
Brent Butt
Butt
Tisdale
Saskatchewan
Robert Collins
Saskatoon
John Gormley
Hasem Attends Saskatchewan Coffee House Rivalry
Former MP Gormley discusses Saskatchewan coffee shops shaping local attitudes. He recalls Alberta and Saskatchewan roots, noting a social hierarchy with a royal king and crown prince and the taboo of sitting at certain tables. The coffee shop remains a rural community gathering place.
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Gormley
Alberta
Saskatchewan